About the Foundation

Mission Statement

Knowing that Brian believed in the Jesuit tradition of being "A Man for Others," it
is our aim to positively touch the lives of others through charitable giving, providing
educational opportunities and promoting animal welfare in his name.

The Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) charitable corporation.

About Brian

Brian was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend. He was a young man with
great promise whose life was cut short at age 28.

Brian was very athletic. From his early days at St. Thomas More Grade School playing on the
fields and courts of the Parochial League and playing soccer for the Undinese Soccer Club, where
he was chosen as a Missouri Olympic Development soccer player, Brian learned to love and excel
in sports. He played soccer, football, basketball and track at Rockhurst High School, loving
every minute of it. Finally, he went to the University of Missouri where he played football
until an injury forced him to quit.

Although sports were a very important part of Brian's life, he also valued his education. He
was on the honor roll in both grade school and high school. In college, he was named a scholar
athlete on the football team and graduated with a degree in finance.

Brian was a risk taker, an attribute he exemplified when he turned to poultry farming, something
he knew nothing about. With the help of his business partner, Frank Reese, he helped the Good
Shepherd Ranch grow and quickly become nationally recognized. He became an expert in humane
farming and worked with the Animal Welfare Institute educating other farmers on the standards
of humane farming. His last vision was to build a research institute on their farm to educate
farmers from around the world.

Even though Brian is no longer with us, his name will be carried on through the work of his foundation.